Pumpwood
Cecropia schreberiana

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20-25 m tall. The leaves have lobes. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, South America, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, West Indies (country/location of origin), Winward Is.

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown by seeds or root cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ambaiba schreberiana (Miq.) Kuntze;